Leah Spooner - Wine

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Bolney Wine Estate : Pinpointing Sussex Terroir

Vines are trained high on this hillside vineyard at Bolney Estate for ultimate sun exposure, grape ripening, and frost protection.

The exceptional sparkling wines of Bolney Wine Estate, including their Cuvee Rose Brut that won gold at IWSC

Bolney Estate began their journey in 1972, with the very first vines being planted the following year. Now celebrating their 50 year anniversary, they can look back on highlights such as being awarded ‘UK Wine Producer of the Year’ and a Gold for their Blanc de Blancs 2007, and Gold for their recent Rosé Cuvée in the International Wine and Spirit Competition, as well as ‘Winery of the Year’ in 2017 from the United Kingdom Vineyard Association, (to name a few).

Even with these accolades, Bolney still seems to be somewhat of a hidden gem for premium English wine, but if you’re touring English wine country, this winery has the most established repertoire of sparkling and still wines that truly pinpoint Sussex terroir.